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Below is a list of violations that can be issued to your vehicle for failure to comply with legal requirements. Nothing in the below schedule shall waive the applicability of any subsequent amendment to any fine amount or other penalties enacted by the City Council. If you have questions about a violation issued to your vehicle, please visit our FAQs or call 312-744-7275.
| Violation Code | Description of Violation | Initial Fine | Late Penalty Payment Amount |
| 9-12-060 | Standing, Parking, or Other Use of Bus Lane | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| 9-12-060(b) | Standing, Parking, or Other Use of Bus Lane | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| 9-40-060 | Parking/Standing on Bicycle Path | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-40-080 | Parking/Standing Unattended with Motor Running | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-40-170 | Unsafe Condition | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-64-020(a) | Wrong Direction or More than 12" From Curb | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-64-020(b) | Obstructing Roadway | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-020(c) | Parking Motorcycle/Scooter at 90 Degree Angle | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-64-030 | Outside Diagonal Markings | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-030(a) | Outside Diagonal Markings | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-030(b) | Outside Diagonal Markings | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-040* | Street Cleaning | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-040(a) | Street Cleaning | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-040(b) | Street Cleaning | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-041 | Special Events Restriction | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-041(a) | Special Events Restriction | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-041(b) | Special Events Restriction | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-050(c) | Disabled Parking | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-050(j) | Disabled Parking Zone | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-64-050(j)* | Invalid Placard | $200.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-060 | Snow Route: 3:00AM-7:00AM | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-060(a) | Snow Route: 3:00AM-7:00AM | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-060(b) | Snow Route: 3:00AM-7:00AM | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-070 | Snow Route: 2" of Snow or More | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-080(a) | Rush Hour Parking | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-080(b) | No Standing/Parking Time Restricted | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-090 | Residential Parking Permit | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-090(a) | Residential Parking Permit | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-090(b) | Residential Parking Permit | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-090(e) | Residential Parking Permit | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-091 | Industrial Permit Parking | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-091(a) | Industrial Permit Parking | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-091(b) | Industrial Permit Parking | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-091(c) | Industrial Permit Parking | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-091(e) | Industrial Permit Parking | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-100(a) | Within 15' of Fire Hydrant | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-100(b) | Parking in Fire Lane | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-100(c) | Blocking Access/Alley/Driveway/Firelane | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-100(d) | Disabled Curb Cut | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-100(e) | Under Fire Escape | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-100(f) | 20' of Crosswalk | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-100(g) | Stop Sign or Traffic Signal | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-100(h) | Theater Entrance/Exit | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-110(a)(1) | Double Parking/Standing Non-Central Business District | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-110(a)(2) | Double Parking/Standing Central Business District | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-64-110(b) | Parking or Standing Within Intersection | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-110(c) | Parking or Standing On Crosswalk | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-110(d) | Parking or Standing On Sidewalk | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-110(e) | Parking or Standing On Parkway | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-110(f) | Parking or Standing On Bridge | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-110(g) | Parking or Standing in Viaduct/Underpass | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-110(h) | Parking or Standing On or Within 10' of Railroad Tracks | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-115 | Parking in a Vacant Lot - Prohibited | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-120 | Parking or Standing On City/CHA Property | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-120(a) | Parking or Standing On City/CHA Property | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-120(b) | Parking or Standing On City/CHA Property | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-125(b) | No City Sticker Vehicle Under/Equal to 16,000 LBS | $200.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-125(c) | No City Sticker Vehicle Over 16,000 LBS | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-64-125(d) | Improper Display of City Sticker | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 9-64-130 | Parking or Blocking Alley | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-130(a) | Parking in Alley | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-130(b) | Blocking Alley | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-140 | Parking or Standing in Bus/Taxi/Carriage Stand | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-140(a) | Parking or Standing in Bus/Taxi/Carriage Stand | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-140(b) | Parking or Standing in Bus/Taxi/Carriage Stand | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-150(a) | Parking or Standing Near Fire Station or Railroad Tracks | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-64-150(b) | Parking/Standing Prohibited Anytime | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-160 | Curb Loading Zone | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-160(a) | Curb Loading Zone | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-160(b) | Curb Loading Zone | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-160(c) | No Display of Back-In Permit | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-170(a) | Truck, RV, Bus, or Taxi on Residential Street | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-170(b) | Truck, Motor Home, Bus on Business Street | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-64-170(c) | Vehicle 6' or Higher Withing 20' of Crosswalk | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-170(d) | Truck or Semi-Trailer Prohibited | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 9-64-180 | No Parking in Loop | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-180(a) | No Parking in Loop | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-64-190(a) | Expired Meter Non-Central Business District | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-190(b) | Expired Meter Central Business District | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| 9-64-190(c) | Non Payment/Non Commercial Vehicle Parking in a Commercial Loading Zone | $140.00 | $110.00 |
| 9-64-200(b) | Parking Outside Metered Space | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-64-210 | Failure to Display TV News Permit | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-68-040(i) | Parking/Standing in Wrigley Bus Permit Zone | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-68-040(j) | Motor Running in Wrigley Bus Permit Zone | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-76-030 | Windshield Wipers Required | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-040(a) | Horn Required During Operation | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-040(b) | Use of Siren/Bell/Whistle Prohibited | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-050(a) | Motorcycle Head Lamp Visible 500' | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-090(b) | Improper Lamp for Parked Vehicle on Unlit Street | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-090(c) | Dimmed Lamps | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-120 | Rear View Mirrow Required | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-130 | Two Red Rear Trailer Reflectors Required | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-76-140(a) | No or Improper Muffler | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-76-140(b) | Excess Fumes/Smoke During Operation | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-76-150(b) | Burglar Alarm Sounding Over 4 Minutes | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-76-160(a) | Missing/Non-Compliant Front and/or Rear Plate | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-76-160(b) | Expired Plate or Temporary Registration | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 9-76-190 | Commercial Identification Required | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-80-095 | Excessive Diesel Powered Vehicle Engine Running | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-80-110(a) | Abandoned Vehicle for 7 Days or Inoperable | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-80-110(b) | Hazardous Dilapidated Vehicle | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 9-80-120(a) | No Parking in Public Lot | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-80-120(b) | No Parking in Private Lot | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 9-80-130(a) | Failure to Pay or Outside Space in City Lot | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-80-130(b) | Parking in City Lot When Closed | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-80-130(c) | Parking in City Lot Over 30 Days | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 9-100-045(b)(1) | 30-Day Speed Camera Warning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-100-045(b)(2) | Speed Camera Warning | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 9-101-020* | Speed Camera Violations 6-10 mph | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 9-101-020** | Speed Camera Violation 11+ mph | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-102-020 | Red Light Camera Violation | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 9-105-020 | Street Cleaning | $50.00 | $50.00 |